by Alex Acevedo | Jan 11, 2023 | Blog
Brittney’s Story Brittney Bailey is a Lupus Warrior who has faced many health problems. Around age 13, she noticed that her toes were constantly numb and drained of color. Then, they started turning purple and felt painfully cold. Brittney’s pediatrician...
by Alex Acevedo | Dec 22, 2022 | Blog
Lupians Unite! As we round the corner towards 2023 I thought it was a good time to reflect not only on the last year, but also the chapter as a whole. It has been a privilege to serve as the leader for this chapter for several decades. It brings me great joy to see...
by Alex Acevedo | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog
The Connection Between Giving and Gratitude It’s the time of year when giving is on everybody’s mind. It often feels overwhelming to be asked to donate to so many causes. Feed the hungry, clothe the poor, and do more. How does one even begin to feel worthy if they...
by Amy Filbert | Sep 14, 2022 | Blog
It was a clear, sunny summer morning. I did not have any lupus symptoms other than the usual swollen hands and feet that goes away after I stretch. I had gotten ready for my internship and had some time to spare before I left. I decided to take my dog out one last...
by Stephanie Holmes | Apr 21, 2022 | Blog
Help Raise Awareness! May is Lupus Awareness Month! It is a name to be taken literally. We put extra effort into letting the world know about lupus. We educate communities and join together to raise funds and awareness of lupus. We let the world know what lupus is,...
by Kathy Holmes | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog
When patients are diagnosed with two or more autoimmune diseases it is called autoimmune overlap syndrome. Lupus Diagnosis I was diagnosed with systemic lupus in 1989 after months of severe fatigue, joint pain, and stiffness that moved around to different...
